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Marlee MatlinActress | Age 52

Birthdate:

August 24, 1965

Birthplace:

Morton Grove, Illinois, U.S.

Zodiac:

Virgo

Marlee Beth Matlin (born August 24, 1965) is an American actress. She won the Academy Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role for Children of a Lesser God (1986), and is the only deaf performer to win the award. Her work in film and television has resulted in a Golden Globe award, with two additional nominations, and four Emmy nominations. Deaf since she was 18 months old, due to illness and high fevers she is also a prominent member of the National Association of the Deaf. Her longtime interpreter is Jack Jason. Wikipedia